Tourism
Santanyi wanting minibus service for its beaches
Santanyi town hall is interested in adopting a similar scheme to the one that was introduced in the summer for Es Trenc.
Animal welfare
Calvia introducing new rules on cat neutering and dogs on beaches
In the off-season when beaches are not being used in a tourist sense, dogs will be allowed on beaches so long as they are on leads.
Environment
Greenpeace raising awareness of plastic pollution
Greenpeace will be staging a rubbish-collection exercise on Es Carbó beach in Colonia Sant Jordi.
Majorca
Superyachts, beach occupations and tragedy: the week in Majorca
Superyachts were not so super when it came to environmentalist outrage, beaches required order restoring, including the sale of their pebbles, and there was a tragic road accident.
Environment
Environmentalists wanting comprehensive plan for the coasts
Some of this is clearly in reference to recent events, such as the parasols and loungers placed on Cabrera and other beaches for "private" enjoyment.
Transport
Es Trenc minibus service being considered for other beaches
The government is wishing to change the model of transport in environmentally sensitive places.
Crime
Calvia claiming success in illegal fruit selling campaign
An inspection led to the confiscation of 79 coconuts, 24 pineapples and 23 watermelons.
Beaches
Beaches taken over by superyachts
A beach was taken over by what was in effect a private party, with large designer umbrellas and their accompanying loungers.
Environment
Arta demanding greater compensation for environmental conservation
Arta, as is the case with certain other municipalities, foregoes potential revenue by sticking rigidly to a policy of conservation.
Beaches
Town hall looking to recover the loss of beach at Cala Deya
Documentary material shows that during the 1990s the beach attained its maximum surface.
Beaches
Charges for Puerto Pollensa sunloungers have not been authorised
Beachgoers are currently paying fifteen euros for two loungers and a parasol, when they shouldn't be.
Beaches
Puerto Pollensa sunbeds did not have town hall authorisation
The town hall had not been in a position to give permission or to allow for charging to use the sun loungers and parasols.
Beaches
Puerto Pollensa sun loungers arrive at long last
The town hall has been receiving an enormous amount of criticism because of the delay in provision of the services.
Puerto Pollensa
Businesses unite in condemning town hall for Puerto Pollensa problems
The sight of "deserted beaches" without parasols, without loungers and without basic services in the full tourism season.
Puerto Pollensa
Will calm now return to Puerto Pollensa?
Yesterday the news came through that authorisation for the beach services had been received, meaning a revised tendering process.
Puerto Pollensa
Tots continue their attacks over Puerto Pollensa management
Tots per Pollença, led by former mayor Tomeu Cifre Ochogovia, have now drawn attention to concerns about bookings for the resort.
Beaches
Environmentalists wanting beach services to not be authorised
GOB says that authorisation procedures are not complying with the Costas Authority's regulations.
Northern News Spotlight
Puerto Pollensa beach tender is suspended
There has apparently been no confirmation of the new service authorisation from the Costas Authority.
Northern News Spotlight
Puerto Pollensa beaches: now the restaurants are complaining
"We are almost in the middle of May and still there has been no tender. How many months will pass before there are services on the beach?"
Northern News Spotlight
"Chaos" of Puerto Pollensa beach services
The tender for the beach services hasn't yet been raised.
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